Installation
1. Position the transmission to the engine using the transmission jack.
2. Install the bellhousing bolts.
3. Install the bellhousing bolts.
4. Install the remaining bellhousing bolts.
5. Install the starter motor.
6. Connect the starter motor electrical connectors.
7. Connect the starter motor ground cable.
8. Attach the transmission wiring harness to the transmission.
9. Note: Install a new O-ring seal and clip to the supply tube.
Connect the slave cylinder supply tube.
10. Loosely install the transmission support insulator.
11. Install the transmission support.
12. Tighten the transmission support insulator center bolt.
13. Remove the transmission jack.
14. Attach the electrical wiring harness to the transmission.
15. Connect the reverse switch electrical connector.
16. Connect the left-hand catalyst monitor sensor electrical connector.
17. Connect the speed sensor electrical connector.
18. Attach the right-hand electrical wiring harness to the transmission.
19. Connect the right-hand catalyst sensor electrical connector.
20. Note: Install one gram of Premium Long Life Grease, XG-1-K or equivalent meeting Ford specifications ESA-M1C75-B, in the alignment bushing prior to installation.
Slide the driveshaft forward until the flexible coupling engages with the transmission flange.
21. CAUTION: Make sure to match the bolts, washers, attaching nuts and balance add-on nuts (if equipped) to their original location.
CAUTION: Tighten the transmission flange bolts and nuts with hand tools only.
Note: Align the driveshaft index matchmarks.
Install the transmission flex coupling bolts, washers and attaching nuts.
22. Using the special tools, tighten the driveshaft yoke locknuts.
23. Install the stabilizer rod and stabilizer rod pin
24. Install the selector rod and selector rod pin.
25. Install the bolts and the center heat shield.
26. Install the intermediate muffler.
27. Lower the vehicle.
28. Reconnect the battery ground cable.
29. Bleed the clutch slave cylinder hydraulic system.